Report by Abnormal Security
Exploring APAC Email Security Threats and Attack Trends
Key Findings
Phishing attacks across the APAC region saw a year-on-year increase of 30.5%.
The median monthly rate of advanced email attacks in the APAC region surged by 26.9%, climbing from 472 attacks per 1,000 mailboxes to 600 between 2023 and 2024.
Phishing attacks in Japan and Singapore rose by 37%.
Australia and New Zealand experienced a 30% rise in phishing attacks.
In 2024, advanced email attack volumes increased by 16% between Q1 and Q2, and by 20% between Q2 and Q3.
Global losses resulting from BEC attacks in 2023 totalled $2.9 billion.
Average losses from BEC attacks exceed $137,000 per successful attack, and global losses totalled $2.9 billion in 2023.
The median monthly rate of advanced email attacks in the APAC region increased by 26.9%, rising from 472 attacks per 1,000 mailboxes to 6001.
Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks in the APAC region increased by 6% year-on-year.
Average losses from a successful BEC attack exceed $137,000.
Attack volumes increased quarter on quarter in 2024, with a 16% rise between Q1 and Q2 and a 20% escalation from Q2 to Q3.
Phishing attacks rose most significantly across the APAC region, with a 30.5% year-over-year increase in incidents.
Phishing attacks in Japan and Singapore spiked by 37%, while Australia and New Zealand experienced a 30% increase.
BEC attacks grew by 6% year-over-year in the APAC region.